SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Yesterday was the 2nd anniversary of changing our address from Memphis, TN to Bryson City, NC! 

We were welcomed to N.C. by Hurricane Helene's flooding which prevented a return to speak at FEC's Heart To Heart group. 

But God.....had daughter Molly video my message.

Less than a month later, dear friend Ellen died in Memphis and hubby drove me so I was able to speak at her funeral.  Then sudden death of dear friend Dixie in Hot Springs, AR. was followed  by a major stroke when we returned to N.C. Our new residence was not exactly a "place of grace" for us. 

But God in His love and mercy.....has continued to strengthen me......

2 Timothy 4:17

....through His people at church and in the neighborhood! 

His strength through His people from many zip codes!

HOPE-RENEWING STRENGTH

Essentials of life are faith, hope and love. My focus this year has been on hope!

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/scotty-smith/a-prayer-for-drawing-strength-from-our-tireless-hope-renewing-god

The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isa. 40:28-31

Gracious Father, thank you for providing your timely Word and prayers of others this week,  As Scotty S. once said, Our God who speaks truth through his word, does not stutter. I often speak in circles, but not the Lord. I grow tired and weary, but not my Father God. 

How grateful I am to be your child, O Lord and I'm thanking you today for renewing my heart, replenishing my strength and refreshing my hope.

My hope is in you, loving Father, who grants unending mercy through your son Jesus.